Streaky-headed Seedeater

Crithagra gularis

LCLeast Concern

Family: Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae)
Order: Passeriformes

Overview

The streaky-headed seedeater or streaky-headed canary (Crithagra gularis) is a small passerine bird in the finch family. It is an unobtrusive but widespread species in suitable habitats of southern Africa. Its presence in an area is revealed foremost by its callnotes.

Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Range and habitat

Continents

Africa

Countries

Angola
Botswana
Cameroon
Eswatini
Guinea
Lesotho
Mali
Mozambique
Sierra Leone
South Africa
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Sources and further reading

Wikipedia: Streaky-headed seedeater
eBird: sightings, maps and photos
xeno-canto: sound recordings
Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
IUCN Red List (threat status)
AviList global checklist (taxonomy)

Last updated September 29, 2026.